While Holden’s HSV performance arm has already introduced (and sold most of) its last hurrah models, including the GTSR W1, the European GM arm Vauxhall has now announced its final edition. Even though the HSV GTS and Clubsport are true Australian muscle cars, the UK’s Vauxhall division has been following […]
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New Subaru WRX STI Type RA previewed, with NBR racer (video)
Following the BRZ STI teaser earlier this week, Subaru USA has taken to social media again to tease another new model. This time it’s previewing the upcoming WRX STI Type RA and a special NBR special version prepared for the Nurburgring. Firstly, the Type RA (above) will be a production model […]
New Suzuki Swift Sport to reset benchmarks, lightness a key
The next, 2017 Suzuki Swift Sport, set to be revealed before the end of the year, won’t just be a solid successor to the current car. It could be a game-changer, if speculation is to be believed. The third-generation Swift’s significantly stronger and lighter (by up to 130kg) new structure will […]
2018 BMW M5 previewed in new Need for Speed game (video)
The next instalment in the Need For Speed game franchise, Need For Speed: Payback, has been previewed with a trailer and cover shot, which also happens to include the yet-to-be-revealed BMW M5 in all its glory. The contours of the car have already been revealed with official, disguised shots and videos, […]
Audi Q8, Q4 coming in 2019, autonomous city car by 2021
Audi has confirmed it is planning to introduce the Q8, and Q4, and three e-tron electric vehicles by 2020, with plans for a small series production fully autonomous, driverlesss city car by 2021. We already know there’s a new Audi Q8 on the horizon, set to be followed by a Q4. […]
2018 Peugeot 308 revealed: tweaked design, more tech
Peugeot has revealed the facelifted 308 range, including the range-topping GTi variant. The model update brings enhanced technology and features, and some cosmetic tweaks. Starting with the interior and the new features, the new 308 gets a 9.7-inch capacitive touch-screen interface, housing most in-car functions such as the sat-nav, climate control, and […]
2017 Renault Megane wagon & sedan now on sale in Australia
The Megan range has been expanded in Australia with the introduction of the new sedan and wagon body styles. These are pitched to give Renault a stronger stance in the competitive small car market. Three variant lines are being offered for the wagon, spanning from the Zen, GT-Line, and the […]
Mercedes-AMG working on ‘softcore’ A 45, CLA 45, GLA 45
Mercedes-AMG’s two-tiered approach has spread across the lineup, where 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 ’63’-badged models co-exist alongside slightly tamer twin-turbo V6 engined ’43’ models. This philosophy is soon set to trickle down to the GLA and CLA AMG models. The double-whammy approach looks like it will be tried on the next-gen […]